How To Get A Raise Without Asking Your Boss

Now that you’ve looked at your spending habits, (You did, didn’t you? If not I’ll just wait here, go do it now….okay moving on) it’s time to get a raise!

You think I’m going to suggest you go into your boss’ office and demand a raise in this economy? No way!

How would that work for me anyway, since I’m mostly a stay at home parent? Would I go ask my husband for a raise? He’s not the one that pays the bills and spends the majority of the family money (groceries, gas, school stuff, etc.).

Learn more: Family Budgets

How to get a raise:

1. Go to the IRS site, and print out this form.
2. Use this calculator to help you figure out your deductions. (you’ll need your most recent paystub)
3. Take your new W4 into your company’s HR department

This will give you a raise, but it will also reduce the amount of your refund come tax time. (the link for the calculator explains this) Please consult your tax advisor should you have one. If you use TurboTax you can use a worksheet to tell you how many deductions you should take next year based on the amount of your return.

If you are not able to use this tip and get a raise, stay tuned for more ideas on how you can bring home more money.

Kelly

Learn more: How To Budget

About Kelly

Kelly Whalen is the founder and editor of the Centsible Life. She started the blog in 2008 as her family faced a mountain of debt and the fixer upper they purchased became a FIXER UPPER. The website was born out of her desire to share what was working (and what was not) on her family's journey to financial security. Kelly lives in Minneapolis with her family.

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